MTSI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to stand up and lead a Software Development Branch within the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Division at Wright‑Patterson AFB. This role is responsible for building the branch, establishing development processes, and guiding the delivery of software capabilities that support mission systems and modernization priorities across the division’s portfolio. The Technical Program Manager will oversee day‑to‑day software development activities, set technical priorities, manage workflows, and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, test, and acquisition teams. Key responsibilities include software requirements development, sprint and release planning, schedule and risk management, configuration and version control oversight, integration and test coordination, and sustainment planning for mission‑critical software systems. This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to synchronize work across multiple acquisition programs and mission areas. Candidates should have experience with DoD acquisition, modern software development practices, digital modernization initiatives, and software‑based capability delivery for advanced weapon systems. Successful candidates must be able to stand up new technical teams, manage complex software efforts, and drive enterprise‑level modernization within the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Division.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a new Software Branch responsible for developing, integrating, and sustaining mission‑critical software within classified environments.
• Managing software baselines, development pipelines, version control, and secure coding practices for applications operating at classified levels.
• Coordinating work across software engineering, cybersecurity, test, and operations teams to ensure all products meet security accreditation requirements and comply with SCIF procedures.
• Overseeing installation, configuration, and sustainment of software development tools, repositories, and secure computing environments used inside the classified workspace.
• Directing daily branch activities—tasking developers, reviewing technical output, resolving issues, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to secure‑handling requirements.
• Managing schedules, risks, dependencies, and technical challenges associated with delivering mission‑critical software to multiple aircraft and mission system programs.
• Planning and coordinating software test events, lab work, and integration activities that rely on classified datasets, modeling environments, and secure compute resources.
• Supporting required documentation and reporting for cybersecurity compliance, configuration management, technical reviews, and system accreditation processes.
• Ensuring software products align with division‑level modernization goals and integrate effectively across multiple platforms and mission threads.
• Serving as the primary technical interface for stakeholders relying on branch‑developed software, including Government customers, program offices, mission partners, and test organizations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten years of relevant Department of War (DoW) experience.
• At least three years of experience working in a Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the past eight years.

Education and Experience:

o Master’s degree (MS/MA) or higher in business administration, management, accounting, finance, logistics, a STEM discipline, or an MBA.

o A bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) plus fifteen years of relevant DoW, government agency, or DoW contractor experience may be substituted for the advanced degree requirement.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship

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Perks and Benefits

• Vacation:

  New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

• Health Insurance:

  Zero Deductible Health Plans

• Flexible Schedules:

  Flex Schedules

• Professional Development:

  Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

• ESOP:

  Funded Stock Ownership Plan

• 401k Match+:

  6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting

• Bonus Program:

  Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

• Mentorship:

  Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI a great place to work

• Interesting Work:

  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

• Values:

  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

• 100% Employee Owned:

  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

• Track Record of Success:

  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com

EEO Statement

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Why is MTSI a great place to work

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com